Chocolate Cake Bytes

Ken
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Chocolate Cake Bytes is a Latter-day Saint culture discussion. Chocolate cake represents everything that is good, and Chocolate Cake Bytes are the nuggets of understanding that has made my life better. And I'd like to share some chocolate cake bytes with you.

  1. 2D AGO

    Te Difference between Knowledge and Wisdom

    This week, we’re diving deep into something that sounds simple at first—knowledge vs. wisdom—but turns out to be a lot messier (and way more fun) than you’d guess. Have you ever found yourself tangled up between what you know and what you can actually apply? Annette and I swap stories about teachers who made facts come alive, misremembered family rules, and the strange ways history gets told (and retold) depending on where you grew up. Do you remember who made you fall in love with learning? Or maybe hate it? Yeah, we go there. But what really sparks today’s episode is a question that the Book of Mormon teases out: What’s the difference between teaching knowledge and teaching wisdom—and how can you know what’s actually true when everyone has a different version of the facts? Annette drops insightful questions about perspective, lived experience, and the natural tendency to chase after certainty even when more curiosity could serve us better. We talk Civil War history, women’s rights, and the wild twists of “truth” depending on your lens. If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s even possible to teach wisdom, or how to stay open and curious when it seems everyone else wants you to “pick a side,” you’ll want to listen in. Start the New Year with us as we wrestle with curiosity, certainty, and the invitation to see beyond the stories we tell ourselves. What do you think—can wisdom really be taught, or is it all about staying curious together? Let’s talk about it. Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeBytes https://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/ Check out my new podcast: The Unstuck Career podcast at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/listen

    43 min

  2. 12/26/2025

    Reset Your Focus: Identity Shifts for an Intentional 2026

    This week, we’re talking about how to create the most powerful shift you can make when kicking off a new year: your identity. In this special New Year’s episode, I share the exact process that’s helped me move out of the “passenger seat” and into the driver’s seat of my own career and life. We’ll break down the 12 illusions that secretly dictate how we think, act, and even judge our supposed “failures”—and I’ll challenge you to question whether concepts like failure, shame, and need actually exist, or if you’ve just agreed to them out of habit. You’ll discover a step-by-step ritual for releasing the habits, fears, and self-criticism you’re finally ready to leave in 2025—and replacing them with the positive qualities and intentions you want to live by in 2026. I get real about how this is not a thought experiment, but a transformative practice you can do right now, at midnight or anytime you’re ready to reset. From burning up your old beliefs (sometimes literally!) to reading your new identity statements every day, this is how you set your intentions in motion and start becoming the future version of yourself you actually want to be. If you’re tired of having life just “happen” to you and are ready for a fresh start, join me for this reflective and actionable episode. There are no guests and no outside links mentioned this week—just you, me, and a powerful invitation to take control of your story for 2026. Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeBytes https://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/ Check out my new podcast: The Unstuck Career podcast at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/listen

    26 min

  3. 12/19/2025

    Reflect, Reset, and Win

    This week on Chocolate Cake Bytes, I’m inviting you into a conversation that could transform your entire year ahead. As 2025 winds down and we glance into the promise of 2026, I’m sharing a straightforward process that’s shifted my own mindset about goals—and it might just do the same for you. If, like me, you've had a complicated history with goal-setting, let’s take a new approach together. Instead of getting bogged down in “how,” let’s focus on where we are, where we want to go, and what really matters. You’ll hear me unpack the three simple but powerful questions I ask myself at the end of each year: What are my biggest wins? Where did I fall short? And, most importantly, what lessons did I pick up along the way? I’ll show you how to move beyond just listing goals, to categorizing your weaknesses—so you can decide which ones to turn into strengths, which to delegate, and which to simply let go. We’ll build a vision for 2026 that’s grounded not just in ambition, but in alignment with your deepest values. So if you’re ready for 2026 to be truly incredible—and maybe even outshine what you’ve accomplished before—grab a notebook (or your favorite app) and join me for this week’s actionable episode. Let's turn your setbacks into setups, your lessons into leverage, and create a roadmap for a year worth celebrating. Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeBytes https://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/ Check out my new podcast: The Unstuck Career podcast at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/listen

    14 min

  4. 12/12/2025

    What If the Adversary’s Plan Is Just Changing the Rules?

    Are you ready to wrap up another year? This week on the podcast, I'm reflecting on what it means to approach a new year and asking some deep questions about our understanding of the plan of salvation. We've all heard lessons about the "plan of the adversary" versus the plan of happiness, but what if we've misunderstood what Satan's alternate plan actually was? I'm diving into what the scriptures really say—and don't say—about agency, force, and the adversary's true motives. Join me as I throw out a fresh idea: what if the adversary’s original proposal wasn’t about forcing us to make the right choices, but rather about simply changing the rules, making it seem like everything would be okay no matter what we did? How does that perspective change the way we approach temptation and discernment today? If the enemy’s greatest tool has always been subtle deception—making wrong seem almost right—what does that mean for us as disciples trying not to be deceived? This episode is an open invitation to question, ponder, and discuss. I’d love to hear your thoughts—what do you think about the idea of “The Other Plan”? And how do you make sure you’re not being deceived? Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation and let’s keep discovering the sweet nuggets of gospel goodness together. Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeBytes https://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/ Check out my new podcast: The Unstuck Career podcast at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/listen

    11 min

  5. 12/05/2025

    Does God Really Love Us If He Doesn’t Fix Everything?

    This week on Chocolate Cake Bytes, I get real about one of the trickiest questions in our faith: If God truly loves us, why doesn't He just fix things? You know those moments—the ones filled with heartbreak, pain, or just plain unfairness—when you've pleaded for a miracle and wondered why it didn't come. I share some of my personal journey through a year of growth and challenges, and invite you into a conversation about God’s love, agency, and the lessons hidden in our hardest experiences. Drawing from stories like my sister Annette's battle with a traumatic brain injury, I wrestle with the tough reality: sometimes painful things happen that have nothing to do with our choices. Why does God allow that kind of suffering? Is agency the only answer—or is there something deeper at play? What if the purpose of life isn’t comfort, but growth and connection that reaches beyond mortality? Let's dig into what it means to be loved by a God who lets us struggle, and how those struggles might actually be preparing us for something greater. I’d love to hear your thoughts—do you agree, disagree, or have your own insight? Email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com, and let’s keep the conversation going. And before you go, think about: who do you know who might need some chocolate cake (and a little encouragement) today? Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeBytes https://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/ Check out my new podcast: The Unstuck Career podcast at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/listen

    13 min

  6. 11/28/2025

    What Changes When We Relentlessly Pursue a Christlike Life?

    This week, we kick off the Christmas season and get personal about Thanksgiving traditions. What did you do to celebrate, and what makes your holiday unique? I'd love to hear what makes Thanksgiving special. But the heart of this week's conversation is an exploration of "relentless pursuit"—not just God's pursuit of us, but what it would mean if we relentlessly pursued a relationship with Jesus Christ ourselves? Through a look at the story of Lazarus, we can learn  the nuances of Christ's compassion and presence in our struggles. And what might change in our everyday lives if we truly made the Savior our focus? As the Christmas season begins, let's focus on a deeper, more intentional pursuit of the sweet goodness that comes from living the gospel of Jesus Christ. Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeBytes https://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/ Check out my new podcast: The Unstuck Career podcast at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/listen

    8 min

  7. 11/21/2025

    Fear Not: Decoding Faith, Agency, and God’s Promises

    In this week’s episode of Chocolate Cake Bytes, Ken welcomes back fan-favorite guest Kammi for a soulful and thought-provoking conversation on fear—what it is, why it matters, and how it shows up in our everyday lives. Can you really “fear not” when scripture and biology seem to be at odds? Together, they dig into the language and interpretation of “fear not” in the Bible, exploring how translation and context shape our spiritual understanding. As they unpack the difference between fear as anxiety and fear as respect, Ken and Kammi share real-life experiences, from missed flights to parenting pitfalls, where fear plays backseat driver to faith. Is fear always the enemy, or can it be one of God’s gifts—designed for your protection, yet gently nudged aside in moments of trust and personal growth? They dive into agency, trust, prayer, and the messy reality of spiritual life, reminding us that God’s promises persist even when our best-laid plans go sideways. Join the discussion as they consider whether fear is meant to motivate or simply signal when it’s time to choose faith over anxiety. Listen in for insightful stories, practical takeaways, and a few laughs—plus a touching testimony from Kammi about finding hope and wholeness in the hardest moments. This episode might just help you rethink your relationship with fear and discover a more lasting, empowering path forward. Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeBytes https://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/ Check out my new podcast: The Unstuck Career podcast at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/listen

    56 min

  8. 11/14/2025

    Recognizing Blessings Even When We Forget to Ask

    This week on Chocolate Cake Bytes, Ken takes us on a journey into the unexpected sweetness of unasked prayers. Have you ever wondered if some of your deepest wishes—ones you’ve never dared to put into words—might still find their way into your life? Ken shares personal stories of dreams fulfilled and blessings received, not through formal requests or carefully stated goals, but through the quiet, unseen workings of faith and grace. He reflects on his own journey to becoming a published author, a wish he never truly verbalized, and explores surprising moments in his life where blessings arrived precisely when he needed them most. Through heartfelt anecdotes and thought-provoking questions, Ken invites listeners to consider what blessings might be waiting for us, simply because we haven’t asked—or perhaps didn’t know to ask. Tune in as the episode raises inspiring possibilities: What are we missing out on, just because we haven’t thought to ask? How might our lives change if we become more open to divine answers, even to prayers we’ve never spoken? Don’t miss this introspective conversation—it might just encourage you to look for the sweet unexpected answers in your own life. Please share this episode with someone who needs to hear it. You can email me at ken@chocolatecakebytes.com and follow me at https://www.facebook.com/ChocolateCakeBytes https://www.instagram.com/chocolatecakebytes/ Check out my new podcast: The Unstuck Career podcast at https://kenwilliamscoaching.com/listen

    11 min
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Chocolate Cake Bytes is a Latter-day Saint culture discussion. Chocolate cake represents everything that is good, and Chocolate Cake Bytes are the nuggets of understanding that has made my life better. And I'd like to share some chocolate cake bytes with you.

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  • Creator
    Ken
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    229
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Chocolate Cake Bytes
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